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Melville, New York, United States

Hempstead, NY

Oversaw publication of Hofstra Law's foremost student journal, published quarterly. Managed staff of 72.

Hempstead, NY

Graded first-year students' legal citation assignments and assisted students in preparation for graded oral arguments.

New York, NY

Drafted brief for motion to dismiss in collaboration with litigation partner. Prepared forms and drafted memorandum in support of immigration relief for pro bono client. Prepared discovery demands, including interrogatories and document requests. Wrote internal memoranda based on legal research findings. Analyzed case law on artificial intelligence and.

Brooklyn, NY

Researched and drafted a Report and Recommendation for a habeas corpus petition. Mentored high school students in a mock trial competition organized by the Honorable Joseph Bianco of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Observed court proceedings.

Queens, NY

Managed caseload of 10-15 families with active child abuse or neglect cases with the goal of addressing safety concerns without resort to foster care placement. Conducted biweekly visits to children’s homes and schools to assess risk. Partnered with families to develop safety plans. Prepared reports for family court proceedings.

Syracuse, NY

Managed staff of 45 editors and oversaw editorial operations of student newspaper named the Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper by the Society of Professional Journalists in April 2018. Edited all content for print and online publications

Syracuse, NY

Wrote 48 editorials on behalf of publication's Editorial Board. Managed staff of 13 columnists. Edited columns about business, politics, and student life.

Syracuse, NY

Organized reporting workshops for publication’s contributors and staff members. Mentored young writers by editing their first articles with them.

Syracuse, NY

Managed staff of 6 and wrote 125 breaking news and enterprise stories. Edited all news articles.

Syracuse, NY

Reported breaking news stories. Edited news articles for publication’s print and digital products.

Syracuse, NY

Contributed articles about Syracuse University politics to publication's news section. Covered Student Association beat from August to December 2014.

Melville, NY

Produced and edited videos for news organization's Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat profiles. Collaborated with digital team on social media campaign centered on a day in the life of Long Islanders.

Syracuse, NY

Managed staff of 5 employees at university snack bar. Oversaw all transactions and bookkeeping tasks.

Syracuse, NY

Prepared food, cleaned, and maintained snack bar in university dorm building.

Farmingdale, NY

Supervised group of 7-10 toddlers ages 2-4 enrolled in summer camp program.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Hofstra Law Review, Editor-in-Chief, Vol. 52 Teaching Assistant to Legal Writing Professor Amy Stein Hofstra.

Bachelor'S Degree, Newspaper And Online Journalism, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

Education record

Activities and Societies: Debate team; Model United Nations; student newspaper; History Club; Student Council; National Honor Society.